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04-05-2011
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Big Ass street photography
Most would agree that traditional street photography is unobtrusive, quiet, has a stealth aspect, the photographer fades into or becomes the background waiting for that elusive "moment"
I gave up on all of that this weekend 
I got the big ass fuji G690BL and mounted a big ass vivitar manual flash to it. I set the flash to full, f stop to 8 and hyperfocus...then I went out into the French Quarter.................. there was nothing low key about this
It was a blast. These are the first real rolls from the big fuji and I still need to figure out the framing a bit but there is some cool stuff.
We had a blast and got some neat photos....some are posted here and more on my flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/53092319@N04/
cc mid069.jpg by urbanlandcruiser, on Flickr |
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Big ass an' all...I'd like to see you get in a bit closer...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Wijninga
Big ass an' all...I'd like to see you get in a bit closer...
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i am with ya....i had no real idea where the frame lines represented reality
I also have visions of Bruce Gildon with the "flash in face" style....not so sure that would be a good idea in this environment |
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yeah, I recognize that problem. I'm looking forward to your next installment. And no, I'm not a fan, at all, of the bruce gilden style...he's shooting people in the face. Perhaps there is a middle way?
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04-05-2011
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All I can add is Big Ass Fries  :
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nice nice (but you do need to get closer)
Here's some Otto Snoek for inspiration, he uses the same combo |
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04-05-2011
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Temporary upside down.
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Thanks Spyro for the Otto Snoek link. Great stuff.
Wim
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04-16-2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by atlcruiser
Most would agree that traditional street photography is unobtrusive, quiet, has a stealth aspect, the photographer fades into or becomes the background waiting for that elusive "moment"
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I'm not one of those most. Big cameras, and keep it obvious. Getting caught appearing sneaky makes people wonder. Self confidence go a long way, and a big camera with a big flash seems to make people more accepting. I love my Fuji 6x9 & flash combo. Since I switched to it, I now get asked "What paper are you shooting for" instead of "What are you doing?"
Here is one from this morning.
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04-16-2011
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I used to have a nice big Metz hammerhead flash. People would assume that I was on a job, and step aside for me. Similar thing happens when I shoot the Hasselblad with tripod and pro-shade. Size can matter! |
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04-16-2011
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Has the Weegee look. Go big or stay home!
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04-16-2011
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I was shooting in Pike Place Market this AM with my Hexar around my neck. I had the Oly PEN EE-3 on a strap on my wrist. So when I brought the Oly up to shoot as people came towards me, they were fixated on the camera hanging on my chest and didn't see the little half-frame.
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04-16-2011
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not as many big asses as i was expecting...
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04-16-2011
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Chinasaur, another Seattle shooter had a similar approach. He had a little digital point and shoot mounted on a big old Kodak folder. The folder would get attention and then he'd take some quick digital shots.
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08-14-2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sjixxxy
I'm not one of those most. Big cameras, and keep it obvious. Getting caught appearing sneaky makes people wonder. Self confidence go a long way, and a big camera with a big flash seems to make people more accepting. I love my Fuji 6x9 & flash combo. Since I switched to it, I now get asked "What paper are you shooting for" instead of "What are you doing?"
Here is one from this morning.
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Do you ever use the Fuji Sportsfinder for flash street shooting?
Looks like it may be a natural.
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08-14-2011
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i like the mounted patrol and motorcycle shots: just close enough.
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08-16-2011
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Quote:
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Do you ever use the Fuji Sportsfinder for flash street shooting?
Looks like it may be a natural.
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I haven't. |
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08-16-2011
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Quote:
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I haven't.
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I'm shooting the older, interchangeable lens Fujica models and have the Sportsfinder. I think it helps with fast framing of the flash shots with the 100AE.
The Sportsfinder may notwork that well with the later, fixed lens Fujicas, now that I think about it.
The Sportsfinder is calibrated for 65,100, and 180mm.
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